Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon P310 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the P310 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P310 was unveiled 10 months later than the GR Digital IV so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P310 scores versus the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P310 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P310 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P310 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon P310 will result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern P310 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.